She doesnt believe it, even if you beat her to death she still wouldnt believe it.

  Mom isnt that kind of person, how could Mom be that kind of person?

  Xie Beipings face turned sinister, "If you dare to reveal anything, Ill make sure your mother and you are ruined!"

  Finally, Wen Ning didnt get a single penny and left the Xies house in despair.

  As soon as the door closed, Xie Wanwan eagerly asked: "Dad, is it true? Is Wen Nings mom really...?"

  Xie Bei Ping didnt answer, instead asking: "What did you mean by the wild species in Wen Nings belly just now?"

  Xie Wanwan rushed to Xie Beipings side, "Dad, dont be afraid of Wen Nings schemes, I know a secret about her. Shes pregnant and secretly taking prenatal medicine, but I dont know who the father is, probably some wild man she hooked up with outside, just like her mother."

  Xie Bei Ping immediately guessed who the child was. Because of Wen Nings relationship with someone over the past two years, he knew best.

  "Wanwan, for now, lets keep Wennings pregnancy a secret. Dont tell anyone. Dad has other plans."

  ……

  As I walked out of Xies house, it was almost dusk. The sunset stretched Wen Nings shadow very long.

  She was lost in thought, with Xie Beipings words swirling around her mind.

  She didnt believe her mother would be that kind of person, but why did her mother give up the Wen familys property back then and was even suppressed by Xie Beiping to the point where she couldnt find a job?

  Mom is absolutely not a soft persimmon, nor is she a timid and fearful person.

  She remembered that when she was in junior high school, she transferred to a new school. A male classmate repeatedly bullied her, and telling the school didnt work because he was the principals own son.

  When her mother found out, she rushed to the school and beat up the principals son in public. Afterwards, her mother was called into the principals office along with her.

  The principal threatened the mother that she would make Wenning drop out of school forever, unless the mother and her daughter knelt down to apologize to the boy and paid ten times the medical expenses.

  Just as she thought she was in trouble this time, her mother pulled out a mobile phone that had been recording all along from her pocket.

  In the end, the principal was fired and that boy transferred schools. From then on, no one in school dared to bully her again.

  A fearless mother, why did she yield to Xie Beiping back then? Was it really because Xie Beiping had grasped some handle on her?

  Its impossible, she believed in her mothers character.

  Wen Ning shook her head, shaking off the jumbled thoughts in her mind. For now, she had to quickly settle the debt of over 30 million yuan.

  Xie Jia cant get the money, now she has no choice but to swallow her pride and beg Gus family for help.

  Just then, a car stopped at her feet. The window rolled down and Mrs. Gu looked out from the back seat.

  Since she left Xies house, this car has been quietly following behind her.

  The hostess led Wen Ning to a tastefully decorated tea room with a serene environment and excellent privacy.

  "Do you know why Ive come looking for you?" Madam Guo asked slowly after taking a sip of tea.

  Wen Ning nodded, "Auntie can rest assured, Second Brother wont marry me. He just doesnt want to get married so early, thats why hes using me as a shield."

  "Wen Ning!" Her mother called out her name, with a somewhat impatient tone.

  "I hope you stay away from Bei, this point, we agreed on it at first and you also promised."

  Wen Ning lowered his head. His mother took out an air ticket and a check from her bag, "This is the plane ticket to Country Y tonight, and theres 3 million."

  When she heard the words three million, Wen Nings ears perked up, and she really wanted to agree immediately, take this three million back to solve her urgent needs.

  But if Gu Erge knew she had exchanged their friendship for three million, he would definitely be heartbroken.

  Wen Ning handed the check and ticket back to Mrs. Gu, who looked at her with displeasure.

  "Auntie Gu, dont worry. I and Second Brother Gu are just friends, only friends. I promise you, I wont have a closer relationship with Second Brother because I have someone else I like."

  ……

  The sky was pitch black, and the car lights were like a flowing stream, but Wen Nings heart had no light at all.

  This road to taking care of the family is also impassable. With less than sixteen hours left, where should she go to raise money? What did she do wrong, cant heaven let her have a comfortable day?

  Wen Ning felt a little regretful, perhaps she should have accepted Gus mothers three million.

  She couldnt bear to take a taxi, so Wen Ning took the bus back to Qiao Miaos small apartment. As soon as she got off the bus, she rushed to the trash can on the side of the road and vomited uncontrollably, looking disheveled, like a drunkard who had just woken up from a hangover.

  She gently placed her hands on her belly, and at that moment, the palm of her hand slightly trembled, as if the baby in her tummy had given her a high-five.

  Wen Ning froze, all emotions thrown to the back of his mind, his senses concentrated on his palm.

  Less than two months pregnant, its impossible for the baby to be kicking. But Wenning was stubbornly convinced that this was the baby responding to her.

  The warmth of the lemon invigorated him, and his footsteps quickened as he headed home.

  Suddenly, Shen Sihan appeared under the apartment building and blocked her way.

  Wen Ning stood still, with the two of them facing each other at a distance of only one arm.

  Shen Zihan didnt say a word, he was thinking, would Wen Ning ask him for help?

  But Wen Ning glanced at him and sidled past him.

  Shen Zihan turned around and chased after her, pulling out a check from his pocket and handing it to her.

  "What does it mean?"

  "Im saying it again, if you need money, feel free to come find me anytime."

  Wen Ning took over the check for 6 million.

  Shen Zihhan gave her six million, more than three times the amount, so generous, didnt he want her to kneel down and apologize to his heartthrob?

  Wen Nings lips slowly curled up at the corner, his two hands pinched the check, and with a "ripping" sound, the check was torn in half.

  "Shen Zong, youve played the villain, now youre playing the good guy. You love acting so much, go back and perform with your girlfriend, dont come here and disgust my eyes!"

  Wen Ning raised her hand and slapped the torn check on Shen Shihans face, then turned around and entered the apartment without looking back.

  ……

  "Lemon, youre finally back? I called you and you didnt answer, I was worried to death."

  As soon as the door opened, Qiao Mu Xia rushed out and pulled Wen Ning into the house.

  "Hows it going? Did you get the money?"

  Wen Ning shook his head, "Didnt get the money."

  Qiao Miao sighed and said, "If its really not possible, Ill sell this small apartment of mine to pay you back first."

  "How can this be? This house is what youve worked hard for over a decade to save up for."

  For over a decade, Qiao Xia was an orphan who lived in an orphanage with dozens of other children. Her lifelong dream was to have her own home. Starting from the age of 14, she worked part-time jobs and pinched pennies to save money, finally managing to buy this small apartment after much difficulty.

  "Even selling a house wouldnt make it on time. Dont worry, there are still over ten hours until tomorrow at 12pm, Ill go see another relative of mine tomorrow and she can help me."

  Wen Ning finished speaking and got up to wash his face, then quickly fell asleep. Qiao Miao Xia was worried and went over to take a look, Wen Ning was sleeping very soundly and quietly, without any abnormalities.

  After watching Wen Ning, Qiao Zhenya hid in the toilet to call Gu Beidi, but Gu Beidis phone had been turned off since morning.

  Qiao Xia put down her phone. She, who never believed in Buddhism, surprisingly clasped her hands together in front of her chest and prayed to the sky:

  "I am willing to be a vegetarian for the rest of my life and not take any lives, I beg heaven to bless and protect Wen Ni, let her safely pass this calamity and give birth to a child peacefully."

  (End of chapter)